Shaun Marsh in latest injury scare for Australia

Melbourne, Dec 24 (IANS) The Australian team received a fresh injury scare when middle-order batsman Shaun Marsh was struck on the hand at a practice session Wednesday.

This was the second injury scenario for the home team ahead of the commencement of third Test on Boxing Day against India after all-rounder Shane Watson was hit on the helmet at the nets Tuesday by a vicious bouncer.England's sacked ODI captain Cook takes to darts

Watson has returned to training Wednesday without any complaints, as reported by the Herald Sun.

Marsh was hit on the left glove by a rising delivery from fast bowler Josh Hazlewood.

He was immediately escorted into the dressing rooms by a concerned team doctor Peter Brukner for assessment.

But the left-handed No.5 returned to bat a few minutes later and his injury is believed to be minor.